Hello my dear Harkonners,
Today's meditation is an exercise in cultivating the spiritual fruit we observed yesterday,
The spiritual fruit of gentleness.
Let's begin by being still.
This simply means to be comfortable and relaxed in mind,
Body and spirit,
And to close your eyes if that is safe and conducive for calm and focus.
Allow yourself the space and grace to meditate without self-judgment.
Remember,
There is no wrong way to meditate and embrace a heart and mindset of peace and loving kindness.
For this meditation,
Let us revisit the receiving position we've observed a few times throughout this series.
With good body posture and cupped hands,
Let us receive God's gentleness.
Let us receive gentleness.
Let us hold a gentle spirit.
Receive gentleness.
Let's just continue to sit in this moment for a few more moments,
Receiving gentleness.
And now I invite you to position your hands in the prayer position,
Another one we've observed throughout this series.
And once you are ready,
Say this prayer with me.
Thank you Yahweh for your gentle spirit.
Thank you for being gentle with us.
Thank you Yahweh for your gentle spirit.
Thank you for your gentle spirit.
Thank you for being gentle with us.
Thank you for being gentle with us.
I invite you to continue praying this prayer,
Whether out loud or silently in your head and heart.
Let's continue praying this prayer for a few more moments.
Thank you Yahweh for your gentle spirit.
Thank you for being gentle with us.
And now with your hands still in the prayer position,
Curve your hands ever so slightly so there's some space in the middle in between your palms.
Space to hold this prayer.
Give us a spirit of gentleness.
Give us a spirit of gentleness.
Let us be gentle with one another.
Let us be gentle with ourselves.
Let us be gentle with ourselves.
And please continue to be gentle with us.
Please continue to be gentle with us.
Continue to be gentle with us.
Let us just meditate upon this prayer for a little bit.
Imagine you are holding the prayer in that space between your palms.
Give us a spirit of gentleness.
Let us be gentle with one another.
Let us be gentle with ourselves.
And continue to be gentle with us.
Give us a spirit of gentleness.
Let us be gentle with one another.
Let us be gentle with ourselves.
And continue to be gentle with us.
And now,
Opening your hands completely,
Return to the receiving position.
And receive gentleness.
Receive a spirit of gentleness.
Let us just sit in this moment for a little bit.
And receive gentleness.
Receiving gentleness.
Continuing to receive gentleness.
Continuing to embrace a gentle spirit.
Thank you for meditating with me today,
My dear friends.
May grace and peace,
Gentleness,
Light and love be with you.
